S2 52. Let’s Live Separately

Barbara lowered Melanie’s hand from her shoulder. Her tears

thickened.

“What do you think of me? A daughter? But why don’t you love me unconditionally, like other mothers?”

Unexpectedly, Melanie burst out laughing. The corners of her lips. twitched disdainfully. “You believe other mothers love their children without expecting anything in return?”

While raising her eyebrows, Melanie slowly shook her head. “You’re wrong, Dear. Other parents just never say it. Everyone considers children an investment. We didn’t raise you for free. Of course you have to repay our services. Especially you….”

Melanie stroked Barbara’s cheek. “In your entire life, have I ever failed to grant your wishes? I’ve always complied with all your requests. Where else can you find a parent as good as me?”

Barbara’s breath started to rumble. Her hands clenched into fists gripping her dress.

“Is this the reason you always pamper me? So you can ask for

rewards and I don’t have a reason to be free?”

Melanie pursed her lips. “I actually don’t want to say it directly. Bu what can I do? You’ve started to be disobedient lately. I’ve had to encourage you to get back on the right track.”

“You’re the one who made me lost, Mom!” Barbara’s tears fell without touching her cheeks. “Don’t you realize? I am nothing more than a spoiled girl who can only ask and order. I don’t have any provisions to face life.”

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“No, Darling,” Melanie shook her head firmly. “You’re wrong. You have beauty and that alone is enough to keep you going.”

“But I don’t want to be like you.” Barbara stepped back and stamped her foot. Every curve on her face was now filled with despair. “If I marry a man who only loves beauty, one day, my life will also end sadly.”

Melanie’s expression hardened again. Her throat was dry. “You call

life sad?”

“Yes,” Barbara breathed through trembling lips. “Just think about it carefully! You’re lonely. You don’t know the true meaning of love and family. You don’t understand the true meaning of life.”

Barbara’s breath began to hitch. Her shoulders rose and fell faster.

“All this time, you live only for pleasure and luxury. Without you knowing, those were the two things that made you a laughingstock. People knew that it was all fake, Mom. They didn’t really respect you.”

Melanie sighed in disbelief. She felt hot. However, Barbara still continued to give her coals.

“Please be aware, Mom! It’s not too late for you to change. M endless.”

right to lec me. You are still young. Your life experience is absolutely nothing compared

awareness. Have you seen my account? There were more people who sincerely supported me when I started

eyes were

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to

sighed faintly. There was little sparkle left in her eyes, just like hope. “So you will stick to the plan? And you won’t

at her daughter closely. “Follow my words and someday, you will realize that it is

breath. While nodding, she swallowed

bitterness.

if that’s your decision. Now I’m more

go my own

escape her intimidation. “You want to

this, Mom. After all the processes are complete, let’s live separately. I will reimburse all the costs that you have spent on me once I become success so you have nothing to lose by

breath came roaring again. Shaking her head slow whispered, “I

kidding, Mom. I’m serious about living independently and being myself. So, please.” Barbara pushed the folder

brushed away the folder. Just like her uncontrolled emotions, the

you come back to live here and a month has passed, I won’t

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paid no attention. Instead, she picked up the papers and handed them to Melanie,

violated the conditions, Mom. Forget about the assets.

this letter. Poor Dad if you suddenly change your mind. Dad is quite busy with his

sheets of paper. Without thinking, she rolled them up and

sacrificed many things for you. But this is your reward for

She tried to dodge and parry the attacks. However, her arm was hit

instead.

it, Mom! It hurts!”

remain silent. They jumped from behind the pillar and ran to save Barbara. However, before they arrived, someone first snatched

Don’t you feel sorry

her head. When she looked

blocked her view.

Her heart was broken kn that the person who saved her was a man she had just met, while person

shaking of her shoulders became more noticeable. “You dare

of his eye. He now stood straight beside Philip. His hands were clenched into fists as if he was ready to fight if

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Melanie attacked again.

turning red.” Emily stood on

guilty, Melanie widened her eyes. Her finger

guys… how long are you going to pretend to care about my daughter, hmm? Are you happy that you put her in this way?

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